Metals provide the power to action our society.
It is the copper in cables that allows electrical power to be transported over great distances to the most remote locations, and it is zinc that protects the metal infrastructure that supports them in all weather conditions.
Whenever power must be portable, metals are again the answer, whether it is the lead in automobile batteries and accumulators or the nickel-cadmium dry cell batteries for concentrated power that we can carry around.
A wide range of metals are used in solar cells, including aluminium, silicon, cadmium, copper, and indium.
Metal components make up nearly 90% of the weight of a modern wind turbine, with aluminium being a key player thanks to its strength and durability.
Lithium-ion batteries are common in consumer electronics. They are one of the most popular types of rechargeable battery for portable electronics, with one of the best energy densities, no memory effect, and a slow loss of charge when not in use. Beyond consumer electronics, LIBs are also growing in popularity for military, electric vehicle and aerospace applications.